- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 160 Walt Disney
Federal NCES profile for Ps 160 Walt Disney, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008802573
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 160 Walt Disney earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #68 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 160 Walt Disney has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 160 Walt Disney ranks #68 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008802573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Ps 160 Walt Disney shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 360008802573 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 10.7:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Ps 160 Walt Disney shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 160 Walt Disney in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 278
Ps 160 Walt Disney
278 students
What this shows Ps 160 Walt Disney reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 160 Walt Disney compares
Ps 160 Walt Disney is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
African American 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
White 2.2%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Ps 160 Walt Disney is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 160 Walt Disney Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 160 Walt Disney's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 160 Walt Disney
How many students attend Ps 160 Walt Disney?
Ps 160 Walt Disney has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 160 Walt Disney?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 160 Walt Disney is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 160 Walt Disney?
68.3% of students at Ps 160 Walt Disney are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 160 Walt Disney?
The largest demographic group at Ps 160 Walt Disney is African American at 61.5% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 160 Walt Disney?
Ps 160 Walt Disney has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ps 160 Walt Disney rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 160 Walt Disney ranks #68 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Ps 160 Walt Disney, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.